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2 weeks ago

Marie Durrer chosen as interim Greene County supervisor

Durrer's appointment is a return to a familiar place.

2 weeks ago

Two men in custody on charges tied to fatal Staunton shooting

One had an outstanding warrant for an unrelated drug charge in Fluvanna County .

2 weeks ago

UVA and Sentara in Becker’s Top Places to Work in Healthcare

Both of the areas hospitals show up in a list of best hospitals, healthcare companies, and health systems in which to work.

2 weeks ago

Cville Invasive Plant Partnership observes National Invasive Species Awareness Week

Eleven area agencies comprising Cville's Invasive Plant Partnership (CHIPP) have organized events through this week which is National Invasive Species Awareness Week.

2 weeks ago

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi coming to UVA’s Rotunda

Pelosi, 85, has been in the House of Representatives since 1987 and served two terms as the Speaker. She announced she will not seek re-election and will retire in January 2027. 

2 weeks ago

CHS students display art inspired by UVA School of Medicine experiences

Charlottesville High School students are displaying creative and colorful art at CreatorHub downtown, inspired by leading-edge research at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.

3 weeks ago

CPD and CCS begin hiring process for SROs

Charlottesville High School and Charlottesville Middle School will both have a school resource officer come August.

3 weeks ago

Virginia judge blocks Democrats’ referendum, a blow to redistricting effort over 4 U.S. House seats

The plaintiffs argue that the ballot referendum’s timing and phrasing are illegal.

3 weeks ago

2026 Tom Sox schedule features division rival emphasis and new VBL playoff format

The Charlottesville Tom Sox have released their 36-game schedule for this coming summer that features more emphasis on in-division matchups, and a new Valley Baseball League playoff format in the team's quest for a fifth league title.

3 weeks ago

Charlottesville delegation split on I-gaming legislation that passed GA after first being rejected

The Charlottesville area's General Assembly delegation was split on the separate bills passed by the House and Senate that will legalize and tax internet casino gambling in Virginia.

3 weeks ago

VDOT and Charlottesville team up to repair potholes in the area

During what the city dubbed a "Pothole Blitz," VDOT and the City of Charlottesville are asking travelers to be on the lookout for crews as they tackle the issue

3 weeks ago

City Council hears little input on how to spend $10m budget surplus

The only person to speak during the public comment session was former Mayor Nikayah Walker.

3 weeks ago

WalletHub survey ranks Virginia dead last in the nation for vehicle tax burden

As some have tried to rid the Commonwealth of the so-called "car tax" since Governor Jim Gilmore's administration at the turn of the millennium, a new WalletHub survey finds Virginia with highest vehicle property taxes in the nation.

3 weeks ago

Voting underway in city stormwater drain art contest

Three stormwater drains in the city stand to get a makeover in coming months as voting has begun for winning designs in the Charlottesville Utilities Storm Drain Art Contest.

3 weeks ago

Hundreds come to see the UVA Presidents’ Day Declaration at the Dome

A line extended well into the corridor of the West Lawn waiting to get into the building and up the stairs to the Rotunda Room for at look at one of the two original copies of the Declaration of Independence the University's creator, Thomas Jefferson, wrote.

3 weeks ago

City Council to consider $10-million-plus 2025 surplus destiny

City Council Tuesday night begins contemplation of what to do with $10,001,875.49 of surplus from the 2025 budget to be distributed in 2026.

4 weeks ago

Charlottesville to receive grant for close to $1M for construction of a shared-use commercial kitchen

The 11,300-square-foot facility is expected to establish five new market outlets and create 65 new jobs.

4 weeks ago

Leading insurer urges keeping pets away from the chocolate Valentines

When it comes to celebrating Valentine's Day with generous distribution of chocolate this coming weekend, one of the nation's leading pet insurers urges making sure pets don't get into what's goodies to humans, but not to them.

4 weeks ago

State Supreme Court rules redistricting referendum can occur while it considers the case

The Virginia Supreme Court has set an agenda for considering the redistricting constitutional amendment, but procedures will have "no effect on the referendum scheduled for April 21, 2026".

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